Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally

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Shemini Apr 03, 2024

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This week we're talking Parshat Shemini, which tells the story of the death of Aaron's two sons, and gives insights into the laws of Kashrut. And, as Sivan tells us, the two go hand in hand: the death of Aaron's sons teaches us the importance of silence, while the laws of kashrut teach us how to differentiate. Got questions? Sivan's got answers.

Sivan Rahav-Meir is a leading Israeli journalist, media personality and Torah scholar. You can sign up for her The Daily Thought WhatsApp group, where Sivan sends small insights about Judaism and current affairs.

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Tzav Mar 27, 2024

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On today’s episode, we discuss Parshat Tzav, the second parsha in the book of Leviticus, and it’s about…ANIMAL SACRIFICES. You would think sacrifices have very little relevance for us moderns. However, as Sivan explains, the parsha has two urgent messages: do hard things, and how gratitude, not attitude. How do you put these insights into practice? Sivan’s got you covered.

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Vayikra Mar 20, 2024

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Today is the debut of our brand new weekly parsha podcast, Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally. It’s with me, Liel Liebovitz, and Israeli journalist and Torah scholar Sivan Rahav-Meir.

And we start things off by talking about, well, not parsha, but Purim! Sivan tells us all about the story in Megillat Esther, the Book of Esther; explains how this year’s Taanit Esther - Esther’s Fast - takes on new meaning for the families of female hostages; and teaches four Purim commandments for us to do in our own lives.

Check out Liel’s new book, How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books.

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Coming Soon - Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally Mar 18, 2024

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Each week, Israeli journalist and Torah scholar Sivan Rahav Meir and Tablet’s own Liel Leibovitz discuss the week’s parsha, giving practical advice from our holiest book.

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